Many Canadians have had to face the hardships of finding employment in a declining industry or trade. Thousands of skilled and experienced workers are finding themselves stuck in an industry that can no longer offer sufficient job security. The Ontario Government recognizes the number of recently laid off Canadians who are stuck in these types…
Skilled trades are irrefutably important to the success and functionality of the multiple Canadian business sectors. Thus, the Canadian Government offers a significant amount of funding to hire and train apprentices in a recognized Ontario trade. Ontario Government Funding Benefits for Employers Employers who have been certified to train an apprentice in a specific trade…
As the summer approaches, many businesses are currently in search of seasonal student labour to help manage their increases in market demand. The Canadian Government has offered several wage subsidies and tax incentives to encourage employers to hire students that would be planning to return to school in the fall. Provincial Wage Subsidy Ontario…
Many businesses today are in search of Canadian business grants to fund their research and development projects. The Canadian Government offers a wide variety of Research and Development Funding for Small Business; however, some grants are better equipped than others to suit a projects requirements. NSERC Engage Canadian Government Funding for Competitive Industry The…
Centennial College will be holding their second annual conference to promote sustainable business practices by Canadian SMEs. This years event will discuss the aspects and benefits of sustainable economies to businesses and their surrounding communities. Industry leaders and experts from Canadian academia will be in attendance to discuss the policies, equipment, and actions that are…
Until recently, Federal agricultural funding for small business has been distributed through several regional councils located across Canada. These councils have had the responsibility for assessing projects and allocating funding for local agricultural improvement programs for over 16 years. The Canadian Government has recently decided to delegate these responsibilities to a centralized distribution system for…
One of the popular topics of discussion revolving around the 2012 Federal Budget has been the revisions to the Allocation of Canadian Government Funding for Research and Development. The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) is one of agencies that was subject to budget reductions. In turn, these cuts have reduced the amount…
Toronto Hydro is currently offering a new demand management and conservation program to encourage GTA business owners to reduce their operational energy consumption. The saveONenergy initiative is one of the many Ontario Government Funding Programs that look to encourage Eco-Friendly behaviour by industry consumers. Many businesses are currently undertaking these energy reduction measures to prepare…
The Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) will be holding their 50th National Conference under the theme: Innovation Meets Commercialization. The event hosts a wide range of industry professionals and academic experts to discuss the important topics regarding the innovative research and development of the North American food industry. The primary topics of…
The Canadian Government provides funding support for Canadian SMEs to develop and commercialize their innovative products and technologies. The ARP program supports technical problem solving by providing grant funding for business research and development. The program has undergone some minor adjustments as a result of increases to the 2012 Federal Budget Funding Support for the…